Physical Therapist

EasterSeals Greater Houston•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Easter Seals Greater Houston is seeking an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, family-centered physical therapy to children with developmental delays and disabilities at its Children's Therapy Clinic. The role focuses on improving children's mobility, strength, motor skills, and independence. The position is contract and part-time, for 15–20 hours per week, negotiable, at 4888 Loop Central Drive, Houston, TX 77081.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current, valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Texas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary pediatric therapy team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to safely perform patient-care activities, including bending, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and assisting with patient transfers.
Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing physical therapy services to pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations of gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional abilities.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals.
Provide skilled interventions to improve mobility, posture, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.
Treat children with diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, genetic conditions, and other neurological or orthopedic disorders.
Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, families, caregivers, physicians, and other professionals to support coordinated care.
Educate parents and caregivers on home exercise programs, positioning, safe mobility, equipment use, and strategies to support progress outside the clinic.
Complete clinical documentation, progress reports, discharge summaries, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
Maintain compliance with Texas licensing requirements, payer guidelines, clinic policies, and documentation standards.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and functional outcomes.
Participate in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and community outreach as appropriate.
Maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate treatment environment.